The Aigas season begins in April and will finish in October. We are running more programmes than ever to cater for a wide variety of interests. If you are interested in a specific theme, please scroll through the themes below to find your preferred area of interest and the courses we do that relate to it.
Click on the programme name below to see full details and to book.
Wildflowers and Walking
Timed to match optimum flowering, this week combines gentle walks into the hills and glens to search for orchids, sundews and delicate moorland flowers like milkwort, tormentil and lousewort, as well as specialist rarities such a twinflower and one-flowered wintergreen,…
Walking and Wildlife
Discover the Scottish Highlands on foot, accompanied by experts with an intimate knowledge of its flora, fauna and culture. Our Walking and Wildlife programme is a guest favourite, offering a truly immersive way to experience the region’s breathtaking landscapes and…
Fascinating Fungi
Fungi are fascinating – by turns they are colourful, deadly, delicious, predatory, vital to ecosystems, luminous, rare, ubiquitous and laden with folklore associations. Their life-cycles are varied and extraordinary and we are only just beginning to understand the importance of…
Gardens & Highland Homes
Specially designed by garden-lover Lucy Lister-Kaye, this programme visits some of our most spectacular local homes, both open to the public and private, with nearby gardens. Highlights include: A train journey to Attadale Gardens on the west coast, enjoying wonderful…
Nature Photography Workshop with Laurie Campbell
Laurie Campbell is one of the most well-respected nature photographers in Scotland, with over fifty years of experience. During this week Laurie will help you develop your skills, whether you are just getting started with photography or are a seasoned…
The Outer Hebrides – North and South Uist
The Uists are alive with wildlife in spring, particularly raptors, waders and shorebirds, and in summer they’re best known for machair which are coastal grasslands covered with lush diverse wildflowers. Important notice: both weeks in 2027 will run from Saturday…
The Orkney Isles
The Orkney Islands are home to a unique and special blend of abundant wildlife and globally important historical sites. Making the best of the long summer days, this week will give you the opportunity to learn about and experience both…
Whisky & Wildlife
Led by Jacob New, Aigas’ Head Ranger and whisky enthusiast, this is a wildlife week with a strong whisky theme running through it. We will explore the hills and glens for their wonderful wildlife and will stop to enjoy distillery…
